On January 18, 2011, the City Council adopted Ordinance 561, establishing provisions for the regulation and citation of individuals who remove recyclable materials from curbside bins without the permission of the residents, businesses, or authorized refuse collector.

What does the Ordinance Prohibit?

The ordinance makes the unauthorized removal of recyclable materials from curbside bins an infraction punishable by a fine of $100 for first time offenders, $200 for two-time offenders in the same year, and $500 if caught a third time within twelve months of the second infraction.